Press Release 24-001
On Tuesday, June 25, 2024, at a meeting of the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors, Options Recovery Services’ Executive Director Justin Phillips was honored with Contra Costa County’s esteemed ‘People Who Make a Difference’ Award. The award, shown in the photo, is being presented by Fatima Matal Sol, Contra Costa County’s Alcohol and Other Drugs Services (AODS) Program Chief. The award celebrates individuals and groups who have displayed exceptional dedication and contributed towards reducing substance use in Contra Costa County.
Among his many accomplishments, in 2022 Mr. Phillips has expanded Options’ Outpatient Substance Use treatment from Alameda County to Contra Costa County. In Concord (located at 1470 Civic Court, Suite 100, (925-270-1444) Options’ Outpatient Clinic has served over 373 clients since its opening in 2022. In 2023, the first group of clients celebrated their recovery with over twelve months of continuous drug and alcohol-free lives. During the pandemic, Options continued to deliver in-person outpatient services, ensuring clients received essential support. Mr. Phillips went above and beyond by providing the unhoused population with necessary resources such as hygiene supplies, clothing, and food. He saw that Options hired bilingual staff to remove barriers and expand services to the Spanish-speaking population. As Mr. Phillips has been instrumental in developing innovative strategies and programs that have positively impacted countless individuals and families, his recognition highlights his outstanding contributions to the field of substance use treatment and his unwavering commitment to improving public health.